Business

Cautious optimism at port breakfast

The heart of the message conveyed at the annual Port of Tacoma breakfast, which took place April 29, was one of cautious optimism, as industry leaders gathered to discuss the current economic situation and prospects for the future. Read more...

6th Ave. shop makes new commitment with service

After three years at their 6th Avenue location, Scott and Kristi Martinson have put a dent in the local auto body scene. Read more...

Knapp’s voted Tacoma’s BEST DINER

Knapp’s Restaurant in Proctor District has been a Tacoma staple for excellent food for any meal of the day since the 1930s. Locals today still feel the same – Knapp’s is the place to visit when you are looking for a good old-fashioned diner and food that is dependably delicious. Read more...

Harbor Lights takes title of best Tacoma bar

Since 1959 Harbor Lights has been recognized as one of the prime stops for food and drinks in the Tacoma area. Time hasn’t seemed to change this fact as Harbor Lights was recently voted best bar in all of Tacoma by locals. Read more...

WTC director sees economic opportunities

World Trade Center Tacoma (WTCT) has hired a new executive director. Anthony Hemstad, who was born and raised in the Puget Sound area, took over the position March 23. Read more...

Blackwater and Satellite open doors to new coffee shops

Two Tacoma coffee institutions – Blackwater and Satellite – have made some changes in the past few weeks in terms of the locations of their businesses. Read more...

Buzzards voted best record store for 2009

Music collectors and casual purchasers alike around the Tacoma community know about Buzzards. Read more...

Business adds a bit of whimsy to Tacoma

Seven Muses is part crafted gift store, part art gallery, and is filled with unique wares that can bring a bit of artsy flare to any room in a home, office or business space. Read more...

LeMay seeks loan from city

Finding financing difficult in this economic climate, officials with LeMay Automobile Museum have requested a loan from the city. They want to borrow $3.5 million and leverage it with other money to begin construction across the street from the Tacoma Dome. Read more...

Ubiquitous Journey is a delight on South Hill

Robyn Liss moved to Puyallup with her family from Seattle about 10 years ago, and realized that there was a business hole on the South Hill. As a supporter and consumer of environmentally-friendly, earth-conscious products, Liss missed the abundance of stores and shops where she could buy products for her home and family that actually made her feel good, not worse, about consuming. Read more...